Andy Wightman

The plaque was removed from the base of the Melville Monument in St Andrew Square

Council has no authority over Dundas monument - John McLellan

King Charles rents out the property previously gifted to his mother

King Charles renting out flat gifted to his mother in role as Queen

Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney should accept there will not be a Scottish independence referendum next year (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

SNP’s £20m Indyref war-chest should be spent on public services

Alex Cole-Hamilton first became an MSP five years ago (Picture: Andy Buchanan/pool/AFP via Getty Images)

Being an MSP is the best job I've ever had – Alex Cole-Hamilton

Andy Wightman has tweeted part of the code of conduct for MSPs that states leaks to the media can “seriously undermine” the work of Parliament, after news broke that a bombshell committee vote had found Nicola Sturgeon misled Holyrood.

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Andy Wightman has tweeted part of the code of conduct for MSPs that states leaks to the media can “seriously undermine” the work of Parliament, after news broke that a bombshell committee vote had found Nicola Sturgeon misled Holyrood.

Andy Wightman tweets MSP code of conduct after leak of committee’s Sturgeon vote

Scotland has the worst homeless death rate in the UK picture: PA/Yui Mok

Nicola Sturgeon's response to introducing permanent eviction ban

Legislation for a licensing regime to tackle the growth of short-term lets have been recommended for approval by a Holyrood committee.

'Not fit for purpose' short-term let licensing scheme approved by Holyrood commi...

Holyrood has important legislation to consider before the May elections

MSPs must take care now the clock is ticking - Andy Wightman

Andy Wightman resigned from the Scottish Greens.

Green co-leader dismisses impact of Wightman resignation

Andy Wightman, formerly a Scottish Green MSP, is considering standing as an independent.

Holyrood 2021: Andy Wightman tests water on standing as independent

Andy Wightman has given an emotional interview about his decision to resign from the Scottish Greens.

Americans can breathe a sigh of relief with Biden - Andy Wightman

Lorna Slater will stand in Edinburgh Northern and Leith Pic Lisa Ferguson

Greens choose new candidate for Edinburgh Central

Airbnbn is advertising 300+ places available to stay in Edinburgh

Airbnb carry on advertising despite travel ban

Andy Wightman has given an emotional interview about his decision to resign from the Scottish Greens.

Wightman says Greens trans policy 'not rooted in science'

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Mother and baby home scandal of sexual inequality- Andy Wightman
From my resignation from the Scottish Green Party through the latest twists and turns in the divisive discourse around the investigation of sexual harassment complaints against Alex Salmond, to the devastating report published last week into the Irish Mother and Baby Homes scandal, sexual politics is never far away.
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Andy Wightman has quit the Greens over "intolerance"

Grenfell legacy is a tough issue for homeowners - Andy Wightman

Andy Wightman is predicting there will not be an independence referendum in 2021

Another year, another look in my crystal ball - Andy Wightman

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Protect the environment to protect ourselves from pandemics - Andy Wightman

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Andy Wightman trains for his Himalayan charity task

Andy Wightman has quit the Greens over "intolerance"

Andy Wightman quits Scottish Greens over 'intolerance' on trans issue

Donald Trump poses for the press on the thirteenth tee of his golf course on the Menie Estate, Balmedie, Aberdeenshire

Why Donald Trump must not be trusted with any more developments in Scotland - An...

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It is time to stand up for the human right to a home - Andy Wightman

Evictions call: Andy Wightman

Christmas eviction ban as campaigners call for veto to last the winter

Picture Ian Rutherford

Action over report on Airbnb-style lets rejected

The survey asked residents to report properties being used as short-term lets

No action despite only one in 500 short-term lets being approved

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Ministers must prevent 'tidal wave' of evictions
Scottish Green MSP Andy Wightman said the Scottish Government need to act “urgently” to prevent widespread evictions.
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AirBnB locks outside a block of flats in Edinburgh

One in three Airbnb hosts offer NHS staff free stays

Adam McVey fell short of criticising the announcement by the Scottish Government that tenement Airbnbs will reopen from July 15.

Airbnbs must be safe, government is urged

AirBnB locks outside a block of flats in Edinburgh

Ban Airbnbs till October, says MSP

Key boxes for Airbnb properties outside a tenement flat in Upper Bow, Edinburgh

Tenement Airbnbs must stay shut, says government

Andy Wightman was among MSPs to call for further guidance.

MSPs call for action on Airbnbs and Covid-19 after concerns labelled 'manifestly...

Andy Wightman's call for a rent freeze was rejected by MSPs

Lothian MSP call for 'two year rent freeze' as part of Covid-19 emergency laws r...

Andy Wightman has become the first MSP to join TikTok.

Lothian MSP becomes 'first' MSP to join app famous for lip-syncing and dancing v...

Adam McVey said he would rather not be providing Airbnbs with financial support during the COVID-19 crisis

Edinburgh council leader would 'not have chosen' to give Airbnbs business suppor...

Andy Wightman cautiously welcomed the news of holiday lets returning to the long-term rental market.

Edinburgh sees more new rental listings than London as Airbnb exodus continues

Andy Wightman MSP has announced the new tool to track short-term lets (Photo: TSPL)

New crowd-sourced Airbnb tracker announced for Edinburgh by Green MSP

The new measures are expected to come into effect from spring 2021

Scottish Government announces licensing scheme for Airbnbs

Colin Brown. Picture: Greg MacVean.

MSP launches £10,000 crowdfunder for Leith tenant of 27 years facing eviction

Alison Johnstone said the SNP had sided with the Conservatives to deliver a "Tory-style" Planning Bill.

Lothian Green MSP accuses SNP of being 'too timid' over short-term lets

Edinburgh resident Nickie Eden can't sell her flat in Western Harbour Way because there is a sudden need for a certification document proving the metal cladding on the building is safe.

'Our flat is worth nothing' - Potentially hundreds of Scottish properties 'unsel...

Foodies Festival in Inverleith Park last year. Picture: TSPL

Foodies Festival has no 'legal basis' for charging Edinburgh public entry

Tenements are in a worse state of repair than any other housing type

Calls for new rules on tenements as masonry falls in Edinburgh quadruple

Local residents have complained about the effect that sites such as AirBnB are having on their communities.

SNP-Tory alliance scuppers Airbnb crackdown – Kezia Dugdale

Andy Wightman has promised to continue his campaign

Holyrood rejects Andy Wightman bid for tougher planning laws on Airbnbs

Andy Wightman is a Lothian Green MSP. Picture: Jon Savage

Andy Wightman: Short-term let sabotage from the Tories – with SNP’s help

Andy Wightman argues that If a residence stops having residents but clients, its a change of use and should be subject to the planning system

Plan to tackle short-term lets is under threat – Kezia Dugdale

The ruling to remove key boxes from an Old Town tenement has been upheld

Old Town tenement landlord ordered to remove short-term let key boxes

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Face facts, the Greens were right about climate change danger – Andy Wightman

There's been a drop-off in the number of new flats being placed on Airbnb.

Fall in registrations on accommodation website - has Edinburgh hit peak Airbnb?’

Short-term rentals, including Airbnb accommodation, are the focus of heavy debate in Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s housing: Short-term let sector proposes own registration scheme

The couple entered the wrong flat, thinking it was their own short term let. Pic: Shutterstock

Edinburgh pensioner shocked as naked couple enter wrong Airbnb flat and have sex...

Airbnb locks are now appearing on railings around Edinburgh. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh Airbnb hosts using key-storing padlocks in city parks to avoid legal i...

Tourists enjoy the view from Calton Hill, Edinburgh, which will be closed to the public at New Year. Pic: Toby Williams

Edinburgh's future to be examined in series of workshops

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Andy Wightman: Tax tourists to keep them safe on roads